commemorative
Object NameCommemorative Bottle with John F. Kennedy
Maker
Wheaton Glass Works
Made FromNon-lead glass
Date1967
Place MadeUnited States, NJ, Millville
Techniquemold-blown, automatic machine
SizeOverall H: 19.7 cm, W: 15.4 cm, Diam: 7.1 cm
Accession Number68.4.60
Credit LineGift of Wheaton Glass Company
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionIridescent blue non-lead glass; mold-blown with automatic machinery. Circular shape with molded neck; obverse has portrait of John F. Kennedy above "MAY 29, 1917 JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY NOV. 22, 1963", reverse has "ASK NOT / WHAT YOUR COUNTRY / CAN DO FOR YOU / ASK / WHAT YOU CAN DO / FOR YOUR COUNTRY / J.F.K."; base has "WHEATON NJ / FIRST EDITION".Provenance
Source
Wheaton Glass Company
1800-1899
probably 1850-1900
800-999
975-1025
800-999
1800-1825